DIY herb preservation
My (garden) pot is overflowing with oregano. How can I preserve it to use later?
Is it possible to preserve rosemary not in fat - butter or oil? If I have to use oil, what kind has the least inherent flavor but will take on the rosemary flavor strongly?
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I've successfully dried both rosemary and oregano in a dehydrater, and I see no reason why you couldn't do the same in a warm dry place. Drying is a prerequisite for making herb oils anyway.
The flavour of rosemary in particular changes on drying, so it's not as good for some recipes as fresh
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Freezing herbs in stock or water works well for preserving herbs for use in stews and dishes with high water content. Place finely chopped fresh herbs in water or broth in the desired concentration and freeze in ice-cube trays. Remove the frozen cubes from trays and place in zip-top bags. Keep frozen until needed.How can I preserve herbs at home?
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Hard herbs like rosemary, thyme and chives should be wrapped loosely in a damp paper towel. Store the bundle in an airtight container or zip-lock plastic bags. The paper towel will keep the herbs moist enough so they don't dry out and the bags or container keep the oxygen out.Never Use an Oven or Dehydrator to Dry Herbs Again With This Century Old Method
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I freeze chopped fresh rosemary in ice cube trays in oil, usually a light oil like olive oil. Basically you chop up your herbs, put them in the tray, and then pour whatever your preferred cooking oil is over them then freeze them. I've heard that some people use butter as well but it should be unsalted so it freezes properly. It really depends what dishes you are planning on cooking and whether they call for oil or butter, and what kind of oil. I've never tried this with oregano, but I'm sure it would work for that too. I would just avoid doing it with stuff like basil, parsley, etc which you wouldn't be cooking anyway.
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